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ylloh

8:58pm on Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Brilliant piece of kit I bought this to complement my Nikon 105mm macro lens and it has more than lived up to expectations. Excellent Ringflash The sigma Em 140 is a great ringflash giving even lighting and a fantastic ability to change the strength in each flash tube so yo... Solve depth of field problems Sigma EM-140 DG NA-ITTL Macro Flash For Nikon SLR Cameras.

yassmeene

1:14pm on Thursday, July 29th, 2010

EOS TTL Master/Slave does not work This is specifically in reference to the model for Canon and may not apply to the one for Nikon.

bdt-rob

3:16pm on Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Electronic flash MACRO EM-140 DG is designed to work with both AF 35mm film and Digital SLR cameras of all-popular manufactures.

petrnikolaevich

5:17am on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Sigma Ringblitz Adapter 72 The adapter is a well made product, it was bought for use with a Sigma 150mm macro lens.

scooterjec

11:23am on Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Sigma EM-140 macro ring flash is great for closeup photography. It has many flexible functions and provides a powerful flash. 2006-10-11 22:29:51 The results are good. Since it has 2 flashtubes you could create some shadows when you want to avoid a flat result.

Kroenecker

5:51am on Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Sigma EM-140 macro ring flash is great for closeup photography. It has many flexible functions and provides a powerful flash. The results are good. Since it has 2 flashtubes you could create some shadows when you want to avoid a flat result.

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F100 F90X F-601

F-601M MODE SEL SEL

New FM2

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EF-500 DG SUPER NA-iTTL

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14 ISO 430g
76.7mm 136.2mm 82.4mm 126.6mm 128.8mm 30.5mm

ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing the Sigma Electronic FlashMacro EM-140 DG. The advanced features of this flashgun allow you to enjoy AF Macro photography. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment of photography, the flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these features, and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your flash, please read this instruction booklet, together with your cameras instruction manual, before using the flash, and keep it handy for future reference. (This Flashgun is exclusive to Nikon SLR cameras)

PRECAUTIONS

In order to avoid causing any damage or injury, please read this instruction manual very carefully, paying attention to the cautionary signs below, before using the flash. Please take special note of the two cautionary signs below. Warning !! Using the product disregarding this warning sign might cause serious injury or other dangerous results. Using the product disregarding this caution sign might cause injury or damage. Symbol denotes the important points, where warning and caution are required. Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.

Caution!!

Warning !!
This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric shock or burns, do not attempt to disassemble the flash. If the outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not touch the mechanism inside. Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise the bright light could damage the eyes. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between face and the flash unit, when taking a picture with flash. Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the flash is attached to hot shoe. High voltage circuitry could cause electric shock. Never use your camera in an environment where flammable, burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, etc, exist. Otherwise, it might cause fire or explosion.

Caution !!

Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the Nikon NA series cameras; otherwise the flash may damage the circuitry of these cameras. This flash unit is not waterproof. When using the flash and camera in the rain or snow or near water, keep it from getting wet. It is often impractical to repair internal electrical components damaged by water. Never subject the flash and camera to shock, dust, high temperature or humidity. These factors might cause fire or malfunctioning of your equipment. When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature change, as when the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior to warm interior, condensation might form inside. In such a case, place your equipment in a sealed plastic bag before such a change, and do not use the flash unit, until it reaches room temperature. Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard etc., containing naphthalene, camphor or other insecticides. These chemicals will have negative effects on the flash unit. Do not use a thinner, Benzene or other cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the component. Clean with a soft, moistened cloth. For extended storage, choose a cool dry place, preferably with good ventilation. It is recommended that the flash be charged and fired several times a month, to maintain proper capacitor functioning.

LENS USABILITY

Although this Flash is designed specifically for Macro lenses (MACRO 50mm F2.8 EX DG, MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG, etc.) it is also possible to use it with other lens types, however please pay attention to the following points. Front part or other parts of some lenses rotate while focusing, and also attaching the ring flash to such lenses would affect focusing mechanism of your camera, possibly resulting in malfunction. Please use Manual Focus only with such lenses. 55mm, and 58mm filter MacroFlash Adapters are bundled with your flashgun. If you want to attach your flashgun to a lens which has a different filter size then please purchase separately a MacroFlash Adapter. Only 52mm, 62mm, 72mm, 77mm macroflash adapters are available. Depending on the lens focal length or the distance to subject or another reason, it is possible that your image might be affected by vignetting. Please take some test shoots first to be sure that your setting is not causing vignetting.

ABOUT THE BATTERY

This flash unit uses four AA type Alkaline dry cell batteries or Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, rechargeable batteries. Manganese batteries can also be used but as they have a shorter life than Alkaline batteries, we do not recommend using them. Please replace batteries if it takes more than 30seconds to light the Ready Lamp. To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries NiCad batteries do not have standardized contacts. If you use NiCad batteries, please confirm that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment properly. To prevent battery explosion, leakage or overheating, use four new AA batteries of the same type and brand. Do not mix the type or new and used batteries. Do not disassemble or short-circuit batteries, or expose them fire or water; they may explode. Also, do not recharge the batteries other than Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the flash, to avoid the possibility of damage from leakage. Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Keep batteries insulated when using the flash in cold weather. As with any flash, it is recommended you carry spare batteries when on a long trip, or when photographing outdoors in cold weather.

BATTERY LOADING

1. Be sure to set the Power Switch to the off position then slide, the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert four AA size batteries into the battery chamber. Be sure the + and ends of the batteries are aligned according to the diagram in the chamber. 3. Close the cover. 4. Slide the Power Switch to the ON position. After few seconds, the Ready Lamp will light, indicating that the flash unit can be fired. 5. Please press the Test Button to be sure that the flash is working properly.

AUTO POWER OFF

To conserve battery power, the flash unit automatically turns itself off when the flash is not used within approximately 90seconds. To turn the flash on again, depress the TEST button or the camera shutter button, halfway. Please note that, Auto Power Off mechanism does not work with wireless TTL flash mode, normal slave flash, and designated slave flash modes.

ERROR INDICATION

If the battery power is not sufficient or there is electric information error between the camera and flash unit, the Flash Coverage Angle will blink on the LCD panel. When this occurs, turn the power switch off and on. If it still blinks, after this procedure, check the battery power.
ATTACHING THE CONTROLLER UNIT
Be sure turn off the Power Switch. Then insert the Shoe Base into the hot shoe on the camera and turn the Shoe Locking Ring until it is tight. When you attach or remove the flash, grasp the bottom of the flash to prevent damage to the shoe foot and cameras hot shoe. If the cameras built-in flash is set in up position, please close it before you attach the flash unit. To remove the flash, rotate the shoe-locking ring in the opposite direction of LOCK mark, until it stops.

ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT

1. Attach the MacroFlash adapter to the lens filter tread. 2. While pressing the left and right release tabs on both sides of the holder, place the flash unit over the adapter, then release both tabs. You can adjust the position by rotating the flash unit. Press the release tab when you detach the unit from the lens.

LCD PANEL ILLUMINATION

When you press the LIGHT button, the LCD panel will illuminate for about 8 seconds. The illumination stays on longer than 8sec, if you press the LIGHT button once again.

AUXILIARY LIGHT

If LAMP button on the Flash Units is pushed, the auxiliary light will emit for 20 seconds. In a dark place, it will be easy to focus by using the auxiliary light. This fuction is very convenient when composing pictures where auto focus does not operate well or where focus adjusment in manual is difficult. If the shutter button is depressed it will stop working.

TTL MODE

TTL mode can provide correct exposure for subject, and will control the amount of flash. Please refer to <<CHART A>>, which shows the combinations of camera and lens types, exposure mode, and flash modes. TTL function does not work, in the case of Cameras F3 series, FM10, New FM2, FE10. 1. Set the exposure mode of the camera. (However, depending on the camera, exposure setting may vary). Please refer to Cameras Instruction manual. 2. Slide the Flashs power switch to the ON position. 3. Select TTL/BL or TTL by pressing the MODE button. When you use Digital SLR Camera, please do not fail to select TTL/BL. CLS compatible models are controlled by i-TTL exposure system. CLS incompatible models are controlled by D-TTL exposure system. In both cases, the character " d " (digital) will be displayed on the LCD panel. In the case of cameras; F6, F5, F4 series, F100, F90X/F90/F80 (N90S/N90/N80) series, F70D/N70, F810S/N8008S, F801/ N8008S and Pronea 600i. TTL/BL or TTL can be selected. However, Nikon cameras, other than those on the above list can select only TTL. 4. Focus on the subject. 5. Confirm the Ready Light and press the shutter release button. When the camera does not receive the appropriate exposure for the subject, the TTL/BL or TTL mark on the LCD panel will appear for 5 seconds after shooting, which shows that the flash power is not enough for this situation. Please re-take a closer distance or use a wider aperture. When the flash is fully charged, the ready light in the cameras viewfinder will appear. If it does not appear, shutter of the camera may operate at a slow shutter speed without triggering the flash.

F601/N6006 F-601M

F60D/N60 F50D/N50 F-401X/4004S F501/N2020 F301/N2000
F401S/N4004S F401/N4004 FA, FE2 FG, F3
When you use Digital SLR cameras, functions will vary depending on the lens type and combinations of exposure modes, same as F5 and F100 group. (However, all TTL exposure functions will be the D-TTL (i-TTL) system).
It is possible to give the three dimensional effect to your pictures by firing only one side of the flash. 1. In the TTL/BL(TTL) mode, press the SEL button to make the Flash Unit display blink. 2. By pressing the + button, the left flashtube will fire, and by pressing the - button, the right flashtube will fire. (Only the firing side will blink on the flash unit display) 3. Press the SEL button several times to stop the blinking. After shooting please press SEL button and then the + or button. By doing this flash unit will be set to default mode, display will show both sides.
LIMITS OF CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
To prevent overheating of the flashs circuitry, please do not use your Flash unit for at least 10minutes after using the number of flash exposures, shown in the below table have been made in quick succession. Mode Number of Flash Exposures TTL, M(1/1,1/2) 15 Continuous Flash Shots M(1/4, 1/8) 20 Continuous Flash Shots M(1/16-1/32) 40 Continuous Flash Shots Multi 10 Cycle

MANUAL FLASH OPERATION

Manual flash provides adjustment of desired flash intensity (flash output level). The shooting in Manual Mode requires a very advanced technique. We recommend you use the Auto mode. When using Manual Flash photography, first take some test shots. It will be beneficial to use a flash meter device for determining the exposure. Flash intensity of left and right tubes can be set between 1/1~1/64. It is also possible to set without firing one of them. 1. Set the cameras exposure mode to M. 2. Press the MODE button on the flash unit to select M. 3. Press the SEL button. (The flash intensity display of the left flashtube blinks). 4. Press the + or - button to set the left flashtube output level. (If -- is displayed, the left flashtube will not fire). 5. Press the SEL button. (The flash intensity display of right flashtube will blink). 6. Press the + or - button to set the right flashtube output level. (If -- is displayed, the right flashtube will not fire). 7. Press the SEL button to stop the indicator blinking. If the flash output level values of both tubes are the same, the flash output level will be displayed. When the different flash intensity is set, the flash output level will not be displayed on the LCD. Regarding Guide Number, please refer to the [Table.1] on the last page. You can calculate the correct exposure by using the following formula: Guide Number GN / Flash to Subject Distance = F-stop

FV LOCK (D70,F6 only)

FV lock mode allows you to choose exposure for the part of the viewfinder, and lock it in, before taking the picture. You cannot set this function on the flashgun directly. For details please refer to your cameras instruction manual.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

You can compensate the exposure by changing the flash power level. Intentional exposure compensation of the EM-140 DG NA-iTTL flashs power level Dedicated exclusively to Digital SLR Cameras, F6, F5, F4 series, F100, F90/N90, F90X/N90S, F80/F80 series, F70D, U/F65/N65, F801S/N800S, F801/N8008, F601M, F601/N6006 and Pronea 600i only. Cameras with EV compensation capability allow you to make exposure compensation on either the EM-140 DG NA-iTTL or the camera (or both). If you use both controls, exposure is modified by the sum total of both exposure compensation values, and will affect the background exposure. If your camera is an F601 / N6006 series camera, set the exposure compensation by operating the cameras synchronization mode. It can be set at 1/3 stop increments from +1.0 stops to 3.0 stops. 1. Press the MODE button to select the TTL/BL (TTL) mode. 2. Press the SEL button to make the compensation amount indicator blink. 3. Press the + button and - button to set the compensation amount. 4. Press the SEL button to make the compensation amount indicator stop blinking. Intentional exposure compensation of the EM-140 DG NA-iTTL flashs power level and background This function can be used except F3 series, FM10, New FM2 and FE10. Use your cameras exposure compensation control button or dial to make exposure compensation to both foreground and background. (Please refer to your cameras instruction) Exposure compensation on the M mode On the M mode, you can change the aperture value on the camera, or change the flash power level, after setting the exposure compensation.

REAR-CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION
When you photograph a moving subject with slow synchronization, usually the furrow of the subject will be exposed in front of the subject. The ordinary flash light will fire when the first shutter curtain is fully opened, thus the subject will be exposed from the time flash is fired to the time the shutter is closed (This is front curtain synchronization). When you use rear curtain synchronization, the flash will fire just before the rear curtain begins to close, and the subject will be exposed by ambient light from the time the shutter opens until the flash fires. As a result, the furrow of the subject will therefore be recorded behind the subject, creating a more natural effect. It can be used with cameras providing rear-curtain sync. only. You cannot set this function on the flashgun directly. For details please refer to your cameras instruction manual. The LCD panel on the flash will indicate mark, when the Second-curtain synchronization function is set.

MODELING FLASH

If you use the Modeling flash, you can check the lighting and shadow effects, before you take the picture. 1. Press the MODE button and select the mode. 2. Press the + button or - button several times to make the icon on the LCD panel appear. 3. Confirm that the flash is charged, then press the TEST button to fire.

MULTI FLASH MODE

While the shutter is open, the flash will fire repeatedly. By doing so a series of images of the subject will be exposed in one frame. A dark background with a bright subject shows more effectively in this mode. It is possible to set the firing frequency between 1Hz and 100Hz. Up to 90 flashes can be fired continuously. The maximum number of flashes varies, depending on the flash guide number and firing frequency settings. (Please refer to table3 on the last page). 1. Set the cameras exposure mode to M mode, and set the F number 2. Press the MODE button until the Multi-flash mode appears
3. Press the SEL button until the flash firing frequency starts to blink. 4. Press the + or - button to set the desired flash frequency value. 5. After pressing the SEL button again, the flash power level will blink. 6. Press the + or - button to set the desired power level. 7. Press the SEL button again, the number of flashes will blink. 8. Press the + or - button to set the desired number of flashes. 9. Press the SEL button again, the display will stop blinking. 10. When the ready light of the flash is illuminated, the unit is ready to use.

Note: Please set the shutter speed longer than; Number of Flashes you want Firing Frequency
WIRELESS FLASH (D70, F6 only)
It is possible to use Wireless Flash photography if this flash unit is used as the master, and EF-500 DG SUPER NA-iTTL as the slave light source. In this instruction, we call a flash unit, which is attached to the camera body Master unit , and we call a flash unit at a remote position Slave unit. Set the distance between master and slave units less than 5meters. Concerning the slave flash settings, please refer to slave flashs instruction manual (wireless photography section).

WIRELESS i-ETTL FLASH

In this Wireless i-TTL Autoflash function, the camera automatically calculates the correct exposure. Slave Unit Setting 1. Follow the slave units instruction manual and set the group number to 3. 2. Place the Slave Unit at the desired position. Master Unit Setting 3. Press the MODE button to select the mark. 4. After you confirm that both master and slave units are fully charged you can take the picture. Wireless i-TTL Auto Flash photography, FV lock and rear-curtain synchronization can be used together. After setting Wireless photography, please operate it according to each feature. Operation of the slave unit is not necessary.

Wireless Manual Flash

You can manually set the wireless manual flash with the master unit. To determine the proper flash exposure, use a hand held flash meter. Slave Units Setting 1. Follow the slave units instruction manual and set the group number to 3. 2. Place the Slave Unit at the desired position. Master Units Setting 3. Press the MODE button to select the mark. 4. Press and hold the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to make the mode indicator blink. 5. Press the MODE button on the flash unit to select M. 6. Press the SEL button. The flash mode will be displayed. 7. Press the SEL button once more and follow the procedure of Manual Flash, to set up each flash output amount. Changing the mode cancels the setting. Setting the Slave units group number 1 will control leftflash tube (1) and group number 2 will control rightflash tube (2).

Wireless Multi Flash

Slave Units Setting 1. Follow the slave units instruction manual and set the group number to 3. 2. Place the Slave Unit at the desired position. MasterUnits Setting 1. Press the MODE button to select the mark. 2. Press and hold the SEL button for longer than 2 seconds to make the mode indicator blink. 3. Press the MODE button on the flash unit to select MULTI. 4. Press the SEL button to stop the mode indicator blinking. 5. Press SEL button once again, and follow the procedure of Multi Flash to set up each flash output amount. Changing the mode cancels the setting.

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